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1917-12-06 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on December 6, 1917.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Oscar Lindstrom Regarding Meeting, December 5, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 5, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Senator Oscar Lindstrom in response to Lindstrom's letter of December 3, Langer writes that a complaint has been filed, and due to certain "peculiarities" with the case he thinks it best that the two of them meet to talk over the matter.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding a Time to Meet, December 3, 1917

Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding Their …

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John Bassett Moore, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John Bassett Moore, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson discusses sending some of his articles that discuss the British-American entente and warning against liberalism and sentimentality.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Irwin Loughlin, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Irwin Loughlin, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson discusses some articles he's attaching in regard to the British-American entente and expresses his desires to aid in the war in any way he can.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William H. Taft, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Taft, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson expresses his enjoyment of Taft's contributions to the Public Ledger and asks Taft to read some articles Wilson has written about the British-American Entente.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William G. Sharp, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William G. Sharp, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson speaks of attaching some of his articles for Sharp to read and discusses U.S policy potential while warning against idealism.

A Permanent Alliance Of The English-Speaking Peoples, December 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed essay from the American Rights League entitled, "A Permanent Alliance of the English-Speaking Peoples", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 1917. Within, Wilson writes on the necessity to maintain a strong Anglo-American alliance as war looms over the United States.

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Legality Of Searching A Man's Suitcase, December 1, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 1, 1917, from Kersey Gowan to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Gowan gives a general update on his activities and asks about the legality of "searching a man's suitcase or grip." He concludes saying he will be moving next to Crosby and Noonan.

1917-11-29 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 29, 1917.

Letter From "W. E." For Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Regarding Liquor And Gambling In Noonan, Nd, November 24, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer's secretary W. E. to Kersey Gowin, W. E. refers to a letter Langer received from the James Hough Coal Company in Noonan, ND reporting violations of gambling and liquor laws. W. E, encloses the letter in question and Langer's reply and says she will forward any more letters Langer receives from them, and adds that Langer left the previous night for Fargo and will return Monday.

The letter W. E. mentions enclosing was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To The James Hought Coal Company Regarding Liquor And Gambling In Noonan, Nd, November 24, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to the James Hought Coal Company, Langer replies to the latter's letter of November 22 regarding violations of liquor and gambling laws. Langer thanks them and requests a list of names and places related to these violations.

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Letter from "W. E." for Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding Liquor and Gambling in Noonan, ND, November 24, 1917

Letter From Willa E. For Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Regarding Letters Received From Individuals Reporting Law Violations, November 24, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer's secretary Willa E. on behalf of Langer to Kersey Gowin, Langer's secretary refers to enclosed letters and tips received from individuals reporting law violations and asks Gowin to comment on the usefulness and safety of forwarding these tips.

The letters referred to as being enclosed were not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

Letter From Elbert F. Baldwin To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 22, 1917, Elbert F. Baldwin

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter by Elbert F. Baldwin to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 22, 1917. Within, Baldwin apologizes, stating that the Outlook Company doesn't currently have space for Wilson's articles but welcomes future submissions from him.

1917-11-22 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 22, 1917.

Letter From Herbert Croly To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 21, 1917, Herbert Croly

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Herbert Croly to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 21, 1917. Within, Croly agrees with Huntington Wilson's ideas about English-speaking peoples and his criticism of President Wilson's handling of World War I.

Letter From Hamilton Holt To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 20, 1917, Hamilton Holt

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter written by Hamilton Holt to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 20, 1917. Within, Holt invites Wilson to write an article for the Independent, while stating that his interests are more international than an entente only between England and the United States.

Letter From Webb Waldron To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 20, 1917, Webb Waldron

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter by Webb Waldron to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 20, 1917. Within, Waldron writes in response to Wilson's prior letter, asking Wilson to suggest and detail some articles Wilson might be able to provide for Collier's about the war.

Letter From Wilbur Cross To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 19, 1917, Wilbur L. Cross

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Wilbur L. Cross to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 19, 1917. Within, Cross explains that he is already publishing an article on the entente of English-speaking peoples and cannot yet take up any of Wilson's other proposed topics.

Letter From Arthur W. Page To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 17, 1917, Arthur W. Page

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Arthur W. Page to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 17, 1917. Within, Page writes back in response to Wilson's prior letter, expressing his desire for Wilson to write some articles for The World's Work magazine.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Hamilton Holt, November 15, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Hamilton Holt, dated November 15, 1917. Within, Wilson wishes to enclose some of his articles and expresses how he feels the press and common man aren't doing enough for the war effort.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Wilbur Cross, November 15, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Wilbur Cross, dated November 15, 1917. Within, Wilson wishes for opinions on a British-American entente and offers to write articles for the Yale Review.

1917-11-15 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 15, 1917.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To George Haven Putnam, November 15, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to George H. Putnam, dated November 15, 1917. Within, Wilson discusses enclosing some of his articles while expressing his opinions on new patriotic leagues popping up in response to World War I and his desire for more organized, coordinated efforts.

Letter From Salvation Army Ensign To Ensign Marshall Requesting That Marshall Find And Speak To Oscar Lindstrom, November 15, 1917, Illegible

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated November 15, 1917, from J. Arthur [Illegible, possibly "Young"] to Ensign Marshall of the Salvation Army asks Marshall to travel to Noonan, North Dakota (ND) to speak with ND Senator Oscar Lindstrom, or, alternatively, to speak with Lindstrom when he returns to Bismarck, in order to persuade Lindstrom to contact his wife in Norway and send money for her return voyage to ND, and to "secure his word that he will support his wife as becomes a man of his station in life."

Arthur also suggests that there may be another woman involved in the case and …

Telegram From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding A "Live One" Taken "Off Of No. 4," November 8, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

Telegram dated November 8, 1917 from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer.

Entire text:

"Got another live one off of regarding "a live one" off of No. 4 this morning.

K.E.G.

Taken by K."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding "Live One," November 8, 1917

1917-11-08 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 8, 1917.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Regarding "Live One," November 8, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 8, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Kersey Gowin, Langer replies to Gowin's recent telegram announcing that Gowan had taken a "live one." Langer writes that this is fine and urges Gowin to "keep on getting them."

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Telegram from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding a "Live One" Taken "Off of No. 4," November 8, 1917

1917-11-01 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 1, 1917.

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Recruitment Of A "Girl" To Work "Inside" And A Translator, October 30, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated October 30, 1917, from Kersey E. Gowin to Attorney General William Langer, reports on Gowin's efforts to recruit both an unnamed woman who Gowin feels is his "best chance to get on the inside" and a "frenchman" plasterer named Charles Fisher who speaks multiple languages and is also an outsider. Gowin also provides an update on several individuals who are bootlegging.

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding Bootlegging and Prostitution in Minot, October 29, 1917

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Bootlegging And Prostitution In Minot, October 29, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated October 29, 1917, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer regarding Gowin's initial findings upon being stationed in Minot, ND. Gowin provides many names, locations and details related to ongoing alcohol shipments and sales and prostitution, describes the situation as dangerous and writes that he believes there are several there who would kill anyone who "told." He reports that the chief of police is a nightly drinker in one of the places, and requests that two men and one woman be assigned to work undercover, as he is a known person there.

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